Law & Policy Active Updated Jul 31, 2026
The global foie gras ban push
Brazil became the first country to ban both foie gras production and sales nationwide, cutting off imports built on force-feeding ducks and geese, while the UK's Labour government has yet to decide whether to keep its manifesto pledge banning foie gras imports amid EU pressure. This storyline tracks which countries follow with sales bans versus production-only bans, and whether the UK follows through.
The story so far
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Jul 31, 2026 Latest
Brazil's Congress voted unanimously to ban foie gras production and sales nationwide, becoming the first country to outlaw both and cutting off French and Chinese imports built on force-feeding ducks and geese; Mercy For Animals said supporters sent more than 1 million messages to Brazilian decision-makers.
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